Jakobstad sub-region

Jakobstad sub-region Pietarsaaren seutukunta Jeppis
Sub-region
Country	Finland
Region	Ostrobothnia
Capital	Jakobstad
Population  (2011)
• Total	50,712
Time zone	UTC+2 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+3 (EEST)

Jakobstad sub-region, also known as Jeppis, one of the Sub-regions of Finland since 2009 when Finland was divided into 19 regions and 70 sub-regions. The Jakobstad sub-region is part of the Ostrobothnia region of Finland.

Location

The Jakobstad sub-region is located next to the Gulf of Bothania, and is a costal region within the south-west of Finland which is located in the European Sub-region of Northern Europe (Scandinavia).

Folklore and Folk names

To the population of the Jakobstad sub-region, they might call it Jeppis or Pietarsaari region due to its name being based of the word "Peters Island".

Folklore traditions in the Jakobstad (Pietarsaari) sub-region are primarily rooted in Swedish-speaking Finnish culture and the broader Finnish national mythology, which features gods like Ilmarinen, Ukko, and Ahti, and significant creatures such as the bear, Olso. While specific regional folklore is not detailed in the provided snippets, the area's history as part of Ostrobothnia means it likely incorporates Swedish folk beliefs blended with Finnish traditions, influencing stories and customs.

Municipalities

Coat of arms	Municipality	Population	Land area (km^2)	Density (/km^2)	Finnish speakers	Swedish speakers	Other speakers
	Kronoby	6,318	713	9	19 %	76 %	5 %
	Larsmo	5,934	143	42	5 %	91 %	3 %
	Pedersöre	11,330	794	14	8 %	88 %	4 %
	Jakobstad	19,668	89	222	30 %	53 %	16 %
	Nykarleby	7,462	733	10	6 %	83 %	10 %
	Total	50,712	2,471	21	17 %	73 %	9 %

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